I was about to say something witty, but everything would seem trivial to this man's wisdom, so I'd say Mark Twain is one of the best authors of all time. History is made by people like him.
I always see people quoting rap and current music artists today with things about life and love....what happened to men like this, just because he didn't put it in a catchy song doesn't mean it possesses less meaning.
I have a feeling that Twain would be deeply disheartened to see so many people relying on multimedia distractions in today's world. But I'd still like to hear what he had to say about it.
Twain said some amazing things, but many quotes attributed to him are not his words. I suggest R. Kent Rasmussen's book "The Quotable Mark Twain" or twainquotes website ---both compiled by Twain scholars who site sources.
Jut one example: No one can prove that Twain didn't say that golf was "a good walk spoiled," but there is no evidence of it in his writings.
Man is the only animal that deals in that atrocity of atrocities, War. He is the only one that gathers his brethren about him and goes forth in cold blood and calm pulse to exterminate his kind. He is the only animal that for sordid wages will march out and help to slaughter strangers of his own species who have done him no harm and with whom he has no quarrel. And in the intervals between campaigns he washes the blood off his hands and works for "the universal brotherhood of man" with his mouth
We get so involved into the media, that people forget about people like Mark Twain. Instead of talking about "The jersey Shore" or Who wore it better, talk about "The last book you read" or "The meaning of things in life" you may wake up the next day refreshed =))!! 9 people got it so far!! I'm the 10th
1551 hits,im sure lady gaga bitney and paris h. get more,but i like to think i may have learned somthing,if i can recall at least one of these qoutes 10 years from now it (watching this vid)was worth it,so many gems! forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heal that crushed it,beautiful !
Every photograph portrays an inner calm and a knowing wisdom.
movement26 1 month ago
I was about to say something witty, but everything would seem trivial to this man's wisdom, so I'd say Mark Twain is one of the best authors of all time. History is made by people like him.
890slay 2 months ago
George Carlin was the last Great philosopher of our times, Mark Twain and him are like two birds of one flock to me!
HenrydeBeli 3 months ago
He's still alive through all of us here. Although he'd never approve of it.
4842Chuck 4 months ago
What an inspiring individual
Chemgirl99 4 months ago
I always see people quoting rap and current music artists today with things about life and love....what happened to men like this, just because he didn't put it in a catchy song doesn't mean it possesses less meaning.
FreakyKing2 5 months ago
I have a feeling that Twain would be deeply disheartened to see so many people relying on multimedia distractions in today's world. But I'd still like to hear what he had to say about it.
SenseOrSensibility 6 months ago
Can you imagine having him as your grandfather?
stratocaster1986able 6 months ago 3
imagen if we all was just ½ as wise as him wow what a great place earth would be
lytken 8 months ago 2
If I were to go back in time and talk to anyone from history.......this guy would be the one. (I don't know any other language) =P
Thulgore 8 months ago 4
great quotes! does anyone know the title of the background song?
lwsyp 10 months ago
lol..i watched lake placid last night and there is a script where the sheriff quotes his name..it is the first time i heard of his name...
logamvsmetal 1 year ago
Twain said some amazing things, but many quotes attributed to him are not his words. I suggest R. Kent Rasmussen's book "The Quotable Mark Twain" or twainquotes website ---both compiled by Twain scholars who site sources.
Jut one example: No one can prove that Twain didn't say that golf was "a good walk spoiled," but there is no evidence of it in his writings.
cpjersey 1 year ago
there are so many awesome quotes.
phoneoperator 1 year ago
twains work got much better when he became a radical in his last 10 years of his life
timetochilli 1 year ago
If he were alive today, he'd be 175 years old !!!
gproctor 1 year ago 4
If he were alive today, he'd be a stand-up comedian.
ryanmshepard92 1 year ago 23
@ryanmshepard92 In a way that just what he was in his time.
schizoidboy 1 year ago
Man is the only animal that deals in that atrocity of atrocities, War. He is the only one that gathers his brethren about him and goes forth in cold blood and calm pulse to exterminate his kind. He is the only animal that for sordid wages will march out and help to slaughter strangers of his own species who have done him no harm and with whom he has no quarrel. And in the intervals between campaigns he washes the blood off his hands and works for "the universal brotherhood of man" with his mouth
goranhckt 1 year ago
"universal brotherhood of man"?
CharlesTwain660 1 year ago
What a humurous,fascinating man.
goldensassenach 1 year ago
We get so involved into the media, that people forget about people like Mark Twain. Instead of talking about "The jersey Shore" or Who wore it better, talk about "The last book you read" or "The meaning of things in life" you may wake up the next day refreshed =))!! 9 people got it so far!! I'm the 10th
-Winter
freedomland11 1 year ago 32
But the smart ones do not forget ;)
gsimpsony65 7 months ago
My favorite: Lack of money is the root of all evil.
carolharveysf 1 year ago
Bravo!
Reaganite2323 1 year ago
1551 hits,im sure lady gaga bitney and paris h. get more,but i like to think i may have learned somthing,if i can recall at least one of these qoutes 10 years from now it (watching this vid)was worth it,so many gems! forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heal that crushed it,beautiful !
fourtriangles2112 1 year ago 2
Oh my..there is so much to learn here.thank you for your video..
DramaDon83 1 year ago
Full of merit!
scienceman1200 1 year ago
refreshing. Even at this moment in time. It smacks of freedom!
Maqsudd 1 year ago
awesome writer, I wish he was still around
harveygold1000 2 years ago
loved the video
Great quotes
thank you
Sugarcane90 2 years ago
absolutely fantastic.
great quotes.
love this man.
jmsimpson11 2 years ago 4